Love animals? What pets do you have? This post isn't for arguments, but for discussion. I have a Bur…

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Love animals? What pets do you have? This post isn't for arguments, but for discussion. I have a Burmese cat. My family has always had cats. They've never really caused any problems. I've never had dogs, and never really dreamed of it. But fate had it that 1.5 years ago, a dog moved in with us – an 11-year-old Jack Russell. Her owner, my mother-in-law, had passed away. And for all this time, I just can't understand why anyone would willingly get a dog. She's so clingy, and when the intercom rings or there's any knock at the door, she barks like crazy. Walks... I just don't appreciate the "charm" of walks where the dog walks right beside you, lifts her leg, and pees/poops. The obligation of these walks also stresses me out. I used to enjoy walks much more before her, they were more pleasant. And that doggy smell is unpleasant. Anyway, tell me, what's the appeal of having a dog for you? I'm genuinely interested to hear from real lovers and enthusiasts. As for me, after this dog, there won't be any others, God forbid.
Can you tell me what exactly you bought, how you chose it, and what you paid attention to?
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Margarita
I have a private house, so the Alabai is outside. Inside, I have 2 cats and a male cat. I prefer cats because I'm scared of dogs!
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IRINA
We have a cat, but if we had a house, I'd get a Cane Corso.
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Elenaa
The cat (my husband found him) and our dog Korsa
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kushner ekaterina
I don't get the dog lovers either. We have two))) Oh my god, what awful creatures they are.
I adore cats. Smart, unobtrusive. We have 4 of them)))
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irina samoylova
IRINA Yes, I agree, it's a different story when it's at home.
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irina samoylova
Margarita I agree, at home.
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Sharapova Guzel
I have a male cat, a female cat, a dog in the yard, and we just got a puppy. Last year, a magpie lived with us too. We found it in the yard with a broken wing. I love all animals.
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Yulenka
I love dogs, so of course we have one. But ours won't just bark at the intercom or a knock.
I can't stand cats, I'm definitely not getting one. To me, they smell worse than dogs.
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irina samoylova
Sharapova Guzel Well, in the yard, that's different. But living in an apartment, that's totally not for me. But this is a story about humanity and responsibility. Of course, we'll take care of her. But I would never have done it voluntarily.
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Olchik
I hate and fear dogs.
I love cats.
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irina samoylova
Olchik I'm with you!
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MIRTsELLA
Cats. We tried to get a dog, but it wasn't for us. They need more care, time, and discipline. Cats are like us — chill. They eat, sleep, and purr.
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Margarita
Margarita I don't get dogs in apartments though)) It's everyone's choice, of course, but for me, a dog is an outdoor animal
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Elena
We have two cats. We used to have a Yorkie, but first my son developed allergies to him, and then I did too. Now he lives with my mom. I love both cats and dogs, really. Cats are easier because you don't have to walk them 😁 but dogs are more interesting for leisure activities, you can teach them more commands more easily, and they are more obedient.
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Elenaa
Elenaa But we're all living in the house.
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Natalya
I don't like cats, I never wanted one. I can admire them when someone else has them. But the way they run around the house/apartment, so independent and proud, they're just not for me. I've dreamed of a dog since childhood, but it's a huge responsibility. My first dog was 12 when I got him, and now he's 13. You have to walk them 3 times a day, no matter the weather or how you're feeling – nobody will walk them for you. But oh, how loyal they are! You take out the trash, and they greet you like you've been gone forever. The way they look at you with those loving eyes... After him, I won't get another dog.
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Darya
I had two cats, and now I have a second dog. What can I say? Comparing a dog to a cat... well, it's something else. A dog is a member of the family. They somehow pick up on your mood, they'll always come to you, put their paws on you when you're feeling down. Our walks are morning runs in the park. I wouldn't dare run there without my dog. She goes with me to pick mushrooms, to the dacha, to the cemetery, to the sea – she jumps off the pier (as long as she's with her owner). Fearless, ready to protect and empathize.
Soon it'll be winter, and we'll be cross-country skiing for 20 km.
Can a cat do any of this? With a cat, it's only good for lying around watching a movie with a pastry. 🥰
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Yulya
Darya My cat is ready to rip someone's head off for me. We were out walking, and a drunk guy started bothering me and pushing me. She started jumping on him, hissing, and lunging.
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Sharapova Guzel
Sharapova Guzel I agree. We didn't have any pets when we lived in an apartment, not even cats. We have a mixed-breed dog in the yard. Mom's a husky, dad's unknown. The male cat was a stray from the trash, and the female cat is a fussy Bengal. We got a French bulldog puppy. But my cats use the yard for their toilet. Once the puppy grows up and gets all its shots, I plan to have him use the yard too. That's the hardest part for me!
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Darya
Darya Are you running 10k with her every day?
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Tamasyan Yuliya
Darya and I have the same companion cat
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Tamasyan Yuliya
IRINA Nothing else is going on in my house. It's just easier with walks.
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irina samoylova
Darya Oh, it's really just a matter of personal preference. Thanks for sharing your opinion. I asked what you find enjoyable about it. You've clarified, thank you. As for me, I love running with music and my dog, or skiing; it's really not for me.
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Yulya
Darya She runs really fast. I can run too. And the dog, even though he's part of the family, won't run with you. He's a strong, huge dog who goes into the forest and runs around for 2 hours, catching partridges on the fly. Although, the only thing he does is swim on a paddleboard. We have a friend who's a truck driver, and his cat has been riding with him for 10 years straight.
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Darya
Darya Are you running in the city, most likely?
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Darya
Darya It's scary for girls to run alone outside the city.
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Darya
Darya I don't know, I have a dog that runs with me. She runs into the woods, I whistle and we take off again. A dog that runs off on its own isn't for me. Mine is a hunting breed too, both the first and second. And we're always together. Sometimes she gets distracted, but it's not often.
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Darya
Darya Stand-up paddleboarding is fun, by the way. 😂
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Yulya
Darya Hunting is different. Ours is a mix of a shepherd and a Newfoundland. He's huge, needs a ton of exercise, and I just can't keep up with him. Running at human speed isn't enough for him. In winter, he pulls a sled or a paddleboard like a hound; he's a beast in that regard. And he's not a hunting dog; he just catches things for fun and brings them home.
You can only really know if you need a dog with that specific temperament once you already have one.
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Darya
Darya Of course, every dog has a different temperament. My neighbor has a King Charles Spaniel. Wherever you put him, he just stays there. It's amazing, really. And he's very timid. Although, he's very, very beautiful. My breed is high-energy, and since we're not hunters, the dog needs athletic exercise. She runs easily. Where I run 10 miles, she runs 20. I let her off-leash outside the city, and she just runs in circles. And when I'm cross-country skiing, she's really fast and keeps up. You can see the steam coming off her. A lot of people bike with their Huskies, or sled in the winter. It looks so cool.
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Yulya
Darya He loves water (he's like a little diver!)




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Darya
Darya She's smiling. Mine's a duck hunter, so she jumps into the water in any season. I'm happy she has an undercoat and doesn't need to be bundled up in clothes in winter. She's warm.
Yours is a cold-resistant beauty too!!!!
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Yulya
Darya When he gets hot, he lies in the snow for a long time, he might even bury himself in it. His fur doesn't get wet at all, which makes it a struggle when I want to wash him.
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Darya
Darya How much does it weigh?
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Yulya
Darya was almost 40 in the spring, 38 on the scale
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